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MetLife Insurance's Eco Challenge: A Commitment to Sustainability

MetLife Insurance Company, led by CEO Dirk Osteen, has initiated its Eco Challenge program from October 13 to 24, 2025. This initiative focuses on enhancing environmental awareness among employees while promoting their overall well-being. This year marks the tenth anniversary of this global event, which takes place simultaneously across nearly 40 markets worldwide.

The Eco Challenge is an annual commitment from MetLife's group of companies to contribute towards a sustainable future. Employees from around the globe set individual or team goals related to the environment, health, and community initiatives. By participating in this enjoyable campaign, they aim to cultivate positive changes in behavior that enhance their awareness of environmental conservation and personal health.

In total, MetLife's group efforts have led to remarkable achievements, including a reduction of approximately 126,541 gallons (around 480,000 liters) of water usage, a decrease in carbon dioxide emissions of about 96,236 pounds (roughly 43,650 kg), and the elimination of 27,640 disposable plastic containers, bottles, straws, and more.

Specifically in Japan, around 600 executives and employees participated in the initiative, accomplishing the following:

• - CO₂ reduction: approximately 12 tons (equivalent to driving around the Earth 1.5 times, or about 60,000 km)
• - Water reduction: around 134,000 liters (approximately 900 baths)
• - Plastic reduction: 10,636 items (including containers, bottles, cups, straws, and shopping bags)
• - Composting: transforming about 18.5 kg of food waste into compost.

Throughout the challenge, participants were mindful of their contributions to climate change, resulting in behavioral shifts such as opting for cycling or walking instead of driving cars to reduce CO₂ emissions. Moreover, initiatives like